Block Management Basildon

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Block and Estate Management is about the minutia done well: the role of a Managing Agent is technical, administrative, practical and political. It takes joined up thinking from a multi-disciplined team with one eye on the strategic long term plan and with sufficient resource to react to whatever is necessary day-to-day: the skills that block and estate management spans are: politics, building pathology, finance, legal knowhow and of course customer service too.

As a leading Managing Agent, we are a one-stop-property shop. We understand that our role is sometimes signposting Clients to get expert advice and supporting them to interpret such advice and make decisions. We support and help owners reach out to government and other local services where matters are beyond our day-to-day block management remit.

As a Managing Agent we know our true business is building relationships with people. Our people are empowered and know that they can make a difference to how people feel about where they live. We call our 'Property Manager's 'Relationship Managers' as our focus which is written up in our values is (a) to build relationships, (b) add value, and (c) to take the initiative: to us this means managing relationships. We lead the market in transparency and focusing on risk, cash, repairs and place making, usually in that order, and was the first Managing Agent to introduce a 'money back guarantee'.

We are not shy of hard work and believe our ability to get stuck in and find solutions that sets us apart. We are innovative to the core and committed to implementing good ideas in pursuit of 5* service.

Being who we are would be impossible without our passionately committed people, whose qualifications we sponsor and who we support professionally to be the best they can be, as achieving a national training award and our Silver IIP status confirms.


Block Management Reviews

"We have recently moved to the one of the properties and wanted to say a huge thank you to the lettings advisor who was professional and brilliant from the viewing the property to moving to our new home . Very supportive and helpful during the referencing process . Always there to answer any queries. 5 stars"

Deimante Kamarauskiene 161 days ago

"Very easy to communicate with, adaptable and friendly."

patrick metcalfe 153 days ago

"We have had a problem with noise from the flat above us in Lady Isle House Ferry Court Cardiff. We contacted a Mr Paul Staniforth who immediately became involved and addressed the situation. We really do appreciate what he has done for us and cannot thank him enough. Once again a big thank you to Mr Staniforth. The noise above was intolerable."

Shane, 2 days ago

We work alongside those deploying capital: our VirginLand by Ringley identify sites, our capital markets team work on equity and debt, our Asset Managers act as Employer’s Agent during the build for Project Monitoring. Towards Practical Completion we will be preparing always to mobilse new assets, take plant handover, recruit great teams and lease up fast.
We work to enhance the value of our Client’s asset and demonstrate good governance. To us this means engaging with leaseholders, residents and other stakeholders to ensure they are engaged with the management of each development.
Our aim is to make Management Company Directors feel empowered: to us this means 100% transparency and advising them of the options available to support decision making. We know volunteer directors have a day job, so work to delivery what they need in a timely manner and guide them on the decisions we need.
Within The Ringley Group we have a range of professional practices to enable transactions: Land Find, Valuers, Surveyors, Engineers and of course Ringley Law.
We work closely with official receivers, asset owners, lenders and tax consultants to support property owners throughout each assets lifecycle.
We work alongside those deploying capital: our VirginLand by Ringley identify sites, our capital markets team work on equity and debt, our Asset Managers act as Employer’s Agent during the build for Project Monitoring. Towards Practical Completion we will be preparing always to mobilse new assets, take plant handover, recruit great teams and lease up fast.
We work to enhance the value of our Client’s asset and demonstrate good governance. To us this means engaging with leaseholders, residents and other stakeholders to ensure they are engaged with the management of each development.
Our aim is to make Management Company Directors feel empowered: to us this means 100% transparency and advising them of the options available to support decision making. We know volunteer directors have a day job, so work to delivery what they need in a timely manner and guide them on the decisions we need.
Within The Ringley Group we have a range of professional practices to enable transactions: Land Find, Valuers, Surveyors, Engineers and of course Ringley Law.
We work closely with official receivers, asset owners, lenders and tax consultants to support property owners throughout each assets lifecycle.
Why Ringley?

As a group of companies we are a diverse bunch with enough experts on board to be a one-stop-property-shop. We listen and align to each Client's goals so each of us knows what needs to be done all the while remaining innovative and solutions oriented - as a team - One Ringley.

We promise:
  • 100% transparency
  • to network and find solutions
  • focused committed people

We're confident our teams will rise to any challenge presented, so...
If you're not happy after 6 months, we will do the right thing

Why Ringley?

As a group of companies we are a diverse bunch with enough experts on board to be a one-stop-property-shop. We listen and align to each Client's goals so each of us knows what needs to be done all the while remaining innovative and solutions oriented - as a team - One Ringley.

We promise:
  • 100% transparency
  • to network and find solutions
  • focused committed people

We're confident our teams will rise to any challenge presented, so...
If you're not happy after 6 months, we will do the right thing

The Team

The key to our success is our people

Kate Robinson
Head of Block Management
London & SE
Richard Read
Head of Block Management
Wales & West
Nick Pratt
National Head of Site Staff
Block Management

Richard

Cardiff Office

Head of Block Management - Wales & West

Kate

London Office

Head of Block Management - London & SE

Nick

London Office

Block Management - National Head of Site Staff


Everything you need to know about Basildon

Best places to eat out in Basildon

History of Basildon

Most prestigious roads in Basildon

Things to do in Basildon

Basildon - Cultural Scene

History of Basildon

Basildon is in Essex, England, not in London, and its history is quite separate from that of the development of a New Town in the mid-20th century. The following brief overview is given of the history of Basildon:

1. Early History:

The history of Basildon goes back to the Roman era.  Archaeological pottery and coins are evidence of its ancient roots. It remained a rural area with isolated settlements and farms for many centuries thereafter.

2. Industrial Revolution and 19th Century:

No Basildon, like many of Essex's towns began to industrialize in the 19th century's developed agriculture, brickmaking, and small industries, while relative to most of the nearby urban centers, it remained small and rural.

3.Development in the post-World War II period:

The Basildon Transformation started in the 1940s and 1950s when it was chosen as a New Town under the Act of 1946 for New Towns. This was in line with the government's intention to reduce the housing shortage in London by showing people newer places to stay outside the capital city.

REGISTERED AIM: to give low-cost housing, current facilities, and employment to Londoners displaced by bombing during the war and by urban renewal; This new town plan provided for residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, schools, and parks.

4. EXPANSION AND GROWTH:

Basildon grew swiftly over the 1950s and the 1960s in the process—with the over spilled housing estates, the shopping centers like Eastgate Centre, and the related infrastructure. The town was designed for a growing population, with one aim of forging a sense of community.

o The population of Basildon rapidly increased when people started moving from London and other parts of Essex to take advantage of new housing and employment opportunities.

5.      Cultural and Community Development:

It also developed Basildon's cultural and community facilities in conjunction with residential and commercial development, including the Basildon Arts Centre now Towngate Theatre, libraries, sports centers, and parks for enhancing amenities for the residents.

6. Recent Developments:

Basildon has continued in its development recently through ongoing redevelopment projects, infrastructure upgrading, and attempts at reviving its town center and public space. The town has remained an important residential and commercial hub in Essex, maintaining its mixed bag of population, housing, retail, and industrial sectors. Basildon's history is strongly associated with being a New Town. This made a big difference in the development and character of the new town as a modern urban center in Essex. It is still evolutive with constant efforts towards the betterment of amenities and infrastructure for its inhabitants.

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Most prestigious roads in Basildon

1. Nether Priors: Basildon, owing to its hub in Essex rather than London, does not boast the same prestige of certain categorizations for roads that some parts of the capital do. There are, however, a few upstanding residential areas and roads within Basildon that hold great regard owing to their settings and community appeal cachet. These shall be discussed below: This residence area of Basildon holds spacious homes, green surroundings with playing fields, and an overall family-friendly environment. It just so happens to be one of the more desirable places within the town.

2. Great Gregorie: Aaday of prestige residential homes and excellent quiet surroundings, Great Gregorie is preferred for those wanting suburban living with amenities nearby.

3. The Knares: North Basildon secures well-maintained homes and pleasant surroundings, appealing to families and professionals alike.

4. Lee Chapel Lane: Lee Chapel Lane is one of the most desirable roads in Basildon; it has a mix of residential properties with nearby access to local schools, parks, and transport links.

5. Woodlands Park: This ward can be described as having a green space environment near nature reserves that gives it a quite serene residential setting, with different types of housing available.

Although Basildon will never stand out either for its historical or architectural prestige in comparison with some areas of London, on a quality of life and community atmosphere level, as well as for the availability of local facilities and open spaces, these estates are very much appreciated. They reflect the appeal of Basildon as a modern and liveable town in Essex.

Best places to eat out in Basildon

Basildon belongs to Essex and accordingly has its fair share of eating-out establishments from casual eating houses and wine bars to more formal restaurants. Here are some of the best places to eat out in Basildon:

1. Miller & Carter Basildon: Steak and Grill specialist with a menu of prime cuts of meat, and wines available to hire with a choice of wine. It's a popular choice for quality steaks.

2. Saffron: A very popular Indian restaurant in Basildon offering great food with a very authentic taste and full of flavor. Saffron offers diversified curries, tandoori, and vegetarian options in a comfortable setting.

3. Ye Olde Plough House: Just off the main town center in the nearby village of Bulphan, Ye Olde Plough House hosts a traditional pub and restaurant serving great British cuisine with great flair and style. Its setup is undoubtedly very picturesque countryside surroundings that seem to lend an air of relaxation with every kind of meal taken.

4. Zorba Meze Grill: Zorba Meze Grill: It specializes in Mediterranean food, more so in Turkish and Greek. It is well known for its delicious grilled meats, enormous meze platters, and fresh salads. It is like a taste of the Mediterranean right into Basildon.

5. La Tasca: This is a chain restaurant that is very popular and known for Spanish tapas and other dishes. La Tasca in Basildon offers a massive variety of tapas plates and paellas alongside sangrias taken and enjoyed within its vibrant environment, buzzy.

6. The Magic Mushroom: stereotype The Magic Mushroom, Barleylands. This is a suave restaurant offering modern European cuisine using the freshest and best ingredients in season. This equates to fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

7.Spice Garden: An award-winning Indian restaurant in Basildon, downloading its varied menu and types of dishes. Spice Garden has a variety of different curries, biryanis, and vegetarian dishes, all cooked with authentic spices and flavors.

8. Toby Carvery Basildon: Families looking for the more traditional British roast dinner will enjoy Toby Carvery in Basildon, offering a selection of carvery meats, vegetables, and trimmings.This is a restaurant with a warm atmosphere, perfect for a family dinner.

9. Poppins Restaurant: Poppin's Restaurant is one of the better parts of Basildon and is extremely popular for breakfast and brunch, offering a variety of breakfast options, sandwiches, salads, and light meals throughout the day, all at reasonable prices. Known for big portions and friendly service.

10. Sakura: Sakura is a restaurant situated in the Eastgate Shopping Centre where they specialize mainly in sushi, sashimi, and bento box food with many more dishes featured on their menu from Japanese cuisine.Perfect for Basildon fans of Japanese food.

These eateries provide immense variety for different tastes and forms of dining—even when it comes to group dining, special meals, or international flavors. They are truly representative of the diverse food culture in Basildon and cater to all tastes on any occasion.

Things to do in Basildon

Basildon is a town in Essex, England, with numerous activities and various Attractions targeting all visitors and locals alike. Here are some things to do in Basildon:

1. Basildon Park: Get involved in some outdoor activities at Basildon Park, a local park with green spaces, walking paths, children's playing areas, and sports features. It is an ideal place for picnics and jogging, just relaxing outdoors.

2. Festival Leisure Park: Dropoped by the Festival Leisure Park: This is an entertaining complex full of life, sporting restaurants, bars, a cinema, a bowling alley, and even adventure golf. It's a great spot to keep families or groups of friends looking for activity options.

3. Wat Tyler Country Park: Visit the near-by Wat Tyler Country Park at Basildon. The Country Park has nature trails, habitats for wildlife, birdwatching, and outdoor events all year round. It also hosts a visitor center with educational displays.

4. Eastgate Shopping Centre: Shop at the Eastgate Shopping Centre, the primary shopping hub of Basildon, with various retail shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. It offers an excellent way to spend the day shopping and eating out.

5. Basildon Sporting Village: Over Basildon Sporting Village – the new sports center with facilities for swimming, gym, fitness classes and indoor sports. Open to everyone, with options for active people and families.

6. Towngate Theatre: Watch a performance or event at Towngate Theatre, Basildon's theatre for live productions of theatre, music concerts, comedy shows, and community performances. See what's on.

7. Basildon Heritage Trail: o/fw Discover Basildon's history and architecture with a self-guided tour along the Basildon Heritage Trail, taking you to many of the most famous landmarks, historic buildings, and places of interest around the town center.

8. Belfairs Wood, Park and Nature Reserve: Just on the outskirts of Leigh-on-Sea is Belfairs Wood, which has great woodland walks, a golf course, and a visitor center with changing exhibitions about the local wildlife and how their condition is being conserved. It's an escapist nature reserve for everyone.

9. Basildon Market: Basildon Market: This takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the town center. It is comprised of different stalls selling fresh produce, clothes, households, and many other sundry goods. Amongst all this hustle and bustle, one can get in the thick of the market.

10. Local Pubs and Restaurants: So go out and eat in one of the many pubs, restaurants, or cafes in Basildon, offering food ranging from British, Italian to Indian, and many more. Sample the local specialties and relax with a meal or a drink.

These activities provide a rich, broad, and varied cultural, recreational, and leisure set of options in Basildon tailored to suit each taste. Be it nature, shopping, entertainment, or further education vis-à-vis the history of the place, Basildon has a lot to offer both visitors and residents alike.

Basildon - Cultural Scene

Basildon, located in Essex, England, has a great number of events and cultural places that give life and identity to the community. There are several facts concerning the Basildon cultural scene, including the following:

1. Towngate Theatre: The Towngate Theatre represents one of the highly important cultural points within Basildon. It brings a varied program of drama, musicals, dance, comedy, and music concerts. It has also been functioning as a performing arts hub, generally associated with community-based events.

2. Basildon Arts Collective: o Basildon Arts Collective: The group is dedicated to the promotion of art events and local artists within an area. It maximizes artworks through exhibitions, workshops, as well as cultural activities that aim at engaging the locals.

3. Basildon Heritage Trail: The Basildon Heritage Trail is a pathway followed by people visiting the town to Kee viewpoints of various landmarks of historical places across the town. Through self-guided tours and educational materials, the trail offers insights into the history and culture of the town in terms of architectural heritage and total heritage.

4. Local Libraries and Community Centres: Event Examples: Libraries and community centers in Basildon have numerous events planned regarding various aspects of culture, workshops, and activities that target all age ranges. Such events include book readings, arts, and crafts sessions, educational talks, and exhibitions.

5. Basildon Park and Outdoors Events: Miсто: Events examples include Music Festivals, Community Fairs, and Cultural Celebrations. They are carried out within Basildon Park and other outdoors within the district. Events involve local talent in the form of music, dance, and cuisine, among others, to promote Community Spirit

6.  Basildon Museum: Basildon Museum – currently undergoing re-development at the time this vlog was prepared – holds a dual role in both preserving but also showcasing artifacts, photographs, and documents of historical and heritage significance to Basildon. It aims to let visitors know about the history of development and cultural significance of the town.

7. Cultural Festivals and Celebrations: CC in Basildon: There are various cultural festivals and events held in Basildon, which represent its diverse community. These may include food festivals, storytelling, heritage, and seasonal celebration events amongst others that allow for cultural exchange and involvement of the community.

8. Public Art Installations: Basildon hosts public art installations and sculptures put up around public spaces to adorn the town's cultural window and landscape. A lot of these peculiar pieces can depict the local history, values, and artistry.

9. Local Arts Groups and Initiatives: There are several local arts organizations, groups, clubs, and initiatives in Basildon leading to a rich cultural scene with its exhibitions, performances, and workshops, plus the collaborative projects to boot.

Basildon's cultural scene overall is diverse and evolving, with different activities and venues celebrating its history, arts, and community spirit. Basildon allows its residents and visitors to engage in cultural enrichment and appreciation, whether through the theatre, art collectives, heritage trails, or community events.